December weather forecastMount Pleasant, TN

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Mount Pleasant, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and an average low of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

A modest decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C) in November to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) is observed during December.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout December, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172.4 rainfall days, and 38.43" (976mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Mount Pleasant. In Mount Pleasant, during December, snow falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.9 days and aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Mount Pleasant is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Mount Pleasant, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Mount Pleasant are 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Mount Pleasant.

In December, the average relative humidity in Mount Pleasant is 79%.

In Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, during December, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

In December, in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, it is snowing for 1.4 days. Throughout December, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length in Mount Pleasant is 9h and 48min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 4:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 4:46 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Mount Pleasant, TN

  • Average high temperature in December: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 35.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in December
Mount Pleasant, TN

  • Average pressure in December: 30.15"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Mount Pleasant, TN

  • Average wind speed in December: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in December
Mount Pleasant, TN

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Mount Pleasant, TN

  • Average rainfall in December: 3.11"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and July (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.36").

Average rainfall days in December
Mount Pleasant, TN

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Mount Pleasant, TN

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Mount Pleasant, TN

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1.4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Mount Pleasant, TN

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Mount Pleasant, TN

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Mount Pleasant, TN

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Mount Pleasant, TN

  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Mount Pleasant, TN

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).